Webinar: Adult Dependent Relative visas: preparing strong applications

The adult dependent relative route has one of the lowest success rates of any immigration route. The dependency test is complex and at first blush, can seem impossible to satisfy.

Yet the impact of a successful (or unsuccessful) application on a family can be life changing.

In this webinar, experts John Vassiliou and Alex Piletska will share their experience and advice on the best way to prepare applications on behalf of adult dependent relatives. They will focus on:

• assessing the merits of a case
• the requirements your client will need to meet
• how to frame the key arguments, such as dependency
• the crucial evidence to support those arguments, including independent medical evidence and documents from the sponsor

Attendees will leave the webinar in a better position to advise on and prepare adult dependent relative visa applications, giving their clients the best chances of success.

Presenters

John Vassiliou and Alex Piletska. John is legal director and head of immigration at Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP. John is specialist UK immigration and nationality lawyer and has particular expertise in complex immigration cases. Alex is a solicitor at Turpin Miller LLP, an Oxford-based specialist immigration firm where she has worked since 2017. She undertakes a wide range of immigration work, including family migration, Points Based System applications, appeals and Judicial Review.

Audience

Level: intermediate

This course is designed for immigration lawyers who are new to adult dependent relative applications and those who have made applications before but would like to supplement/update their knowledge and gain top tips.

Booking

The ticket cost is £80 + VAT for members and £90 + VAT for non-members. Members, to secure your discount, please log in to your Free Movement account before booking.

We are running an early bird discount on tickets until 23:59 on Wednesday 23 April 2025. Use code “ADULTDEPENDENTRELATIVES070525” for 20% off.

Important notes

• A recording of the webinar is NOT included in the ticket price.
• After the webinar, you will be emailed a copy of any presentation slides.
• If you would like a certificate of attendance for your continuing professional development record after the webinar has finished, please email editor@freemovement.org.uk.
• Refund policy: We understand that circumstances can change. Cancellation and refund is possible with no questions asked up to 7 days before the webinar is due to begin. Please contact editor@freemovement.org.uk.